The labyrinth is a sacred symbol used by many cultures and religions found in ancient sites around the world, according to Cajalcolabyrinth. Com.
Cajalco Labyrinth also states that “In a maze, you can get lost, in a labyrinth, you can find yourself. Its purpose is to enhance your own spiritual journey to the center, allowing yourself to open up to the spirit and divinity of life.”
Like most people in January, with a new year before me, I have been contemplating my life and what changes I would like to see. Each year is like another chapter in a book, with new life lessons to learn and new opportunities to discover. With life appearing to “go faster” with each passing year, I feel it is important to stop and ponder where I have been and where I would like to go. Without a plan – an inner map- it is easy to go with the tide and get whisked off to some place that later you wished you didn’t go to. The best way to prevent this unconscious, un-voluntary travel through life is to stop, meditate, and reflect.
So, I set off to Cajalco labyrinth in Corona, Ca. This beautiful sacred land is a hidden gem that I feel everyone should see at least once. Labyrinths aren’t just for introspection but they also have amazing healing properties – there energy can be felt all around you, often becoming more intense as you reach the center.
Jenny and Harry Gotts own the Cajalco Labyrinths. They have two labyrinths on their property. Jenny gave me a tour of her property. She has many paths around her house and the labyrinths; thus, she was given the nickname, “Path”. Jenny is a highly skilled glass worker. Her work is found everywhere on the property – the benches, the stepping stones, and the yard art all have intricate glass work on them.
Jenny also does stain glass windows and has some amazing pieces in her home.
Each labyrinth has its own vibrational feel, which I believe is very personal and unique to each person. The labyrinth with the four directional tree in the center felt more contemplative and emotional to me. It pulled out deep reflections from me. I sat on the center bench just allowing emotions to bubble out of me – not trying to understand what I was feeling – just being. I sat a few moments in this introspection and then I felt a great emotional release that life’s challenges are there for a reason and I will get through these obstacles to find a much richer, happier future.

Labyrinth at Cajalco

Waypoint on Cajalco property

The other labyrinth felt much more grounding to me. I felt a deeper draw into the earth. At the center, I felt my whole body tingle, especially my hands, arms, and chest. The energy felt very soothing – healing – like my body was being cleansed from negative energies and emotional blocks.
I left Jenny’s property feeling rejuvenated, much like a really good night’s sleep.
I shall return.

Jenny’s property is very close to Glen Ivy Hot Springs (one exit away on the freeway). I decided to conclude my spiritual day with a bit more rest and rejuvenation at the spa – sulfur and mud paths, to detoxify and replenish.
Interestingly, I discovered two labyrinths on Glen Ivy’s property! I had never seen these before – they must be fairly new. Or, perhaps, I just wasn’t looking for them.
One labyrinth is outside the spa, as you walk up to the entrance. It has a very powerful feel in its center. For me, its energy was more powerful than the other three labyrinths I experienced today.

The other labyrinth is inside the park, at the very back – the most south end of the property. There is a salt pool right next to it and you can feel the energy from the labyrinth in your heart while lying by the pool. This labyrinth is tiny in comparison to the others yet its energy is very prominent –don’t let the size fool you.

At the end of my spiritual journey day, I may not have had any life changing epiphanies, yet I feel a deeper peace within myself that everything is happening the way it is supposed to. There are no accidents in life and everything is unfolding the way it is intended to.

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At the cafeteria, I met the president of Gaiam.   She was very warm and friendly.  She immediately smiled at me and told me that I had an amazing spirit.  :)  That made me feel great.

After eating, I was very impressed

to see that Gaiam not only recycles, but they compost too!  All the compost goes right into their garden.

Finally, we went out to the their garden. The garden was shaped in the Gaiam symbol and had herbs and vegetables inside it.  On the outside where fruit trees and benches to sit.

All the employees work in the garden, each having a particular section they work on.  As mentioned before, the veggies get used in the cafeteria or are

taken home by the employees.

I applaud Gaiam for the earth friendly

and creative environment that they provide

for their employees.  My goal in sharing

my adventure with you is to inspire and

motivate all of us to take action, even in the

smallest of ways, to make a difference in

this world.

First I got to check out their amazing gym. I was really impressed with how big their gym was.

This company really was investing in their employees’ health.

The equipment was state of the art and the gym was extremely clean.

It made me want to work out!  This gym was located in the Spiritual Cinema Circle Filming building.

We then went to the main building of Gaiam.

Here is Suzanna checking me in at the front desk with Kate.

These awards were on the left side when you enter.

When you walked into the building, you could feel the good energy all around you.

These collages were on the right wall of entrance

As we ascended the stairs, I was shown a room with all their products on display.

Gaiam is associated with The Firm workout DVDs, Reebok products, Spri exercise foam rollers and other equipment, many organic products like clothing, towels, and other linens, as well as fair trade products.

Throughout the tour, Gaiam has beautiful crystals and geodes in every corner and in their hallways. They were so striking, I took pictures of every single one!

I must admit, I had to touch them and feel their energy. Andrea told me that they cleaned them often so it was ok.

(I hope I don’t  get you into trouble Andrea!)

I loved how they incorporated the crystals, with live green plants, and statues.

I loved all their attention to detail and how they incorporated earthly elements into the work space.

There sitting areas, meditation areas, and relaxation areas were all

comfortable and artistic.  

I was introduced to the entire staff at Gaiam.  Everyone there was extremely friendly and appeared very happy to work there.

Plants hung off of every cubicle area to bring nature in to the work place.  You could also see metal hexagon structures hanging from the ceilings. I asked Suzanna about them and she said they were there to capture creative ideas.

And finally, it was no surprise that I really enjoyed seeing the dogs in the Natural Habitat office (their partner company).

Many of the employees bring their dogs to work with them.  At my own company, Angie’s World, I also bring

my dog, Maggie, to work!

Maggie at Angie's World

Setting up for a full day of filming

Before I got on the set, I had my hair and make-up done:

Getting my make-up done back stage

And then being micro-phoned:

Finally, it was show time!

Stephen, me, and Gail

A pic of Amina (October’s Issue Featured Guest), Gail (Director/Producer of “The Right Friend”), and me:

Some pics of the crew after filming: